Looks like Kristian Campbell’s 2024 season is hitting an early stop 😕. The Red Sox’s top prospect was put on Triple-A Worcester’s 7-day injured list after pulling a left lat muscle while hustling to first base during a game against the Syracuse Mets last week. Ouch! 💥
Now, while the WooSox might make a playoff run, Campbell’s chances of jumping back in don’t seem likely. The Red Sox are all about playing it safe with him. 🛑 Red Sox player development boss Brian Abraham said they’re focusing on the big picture—making sure Campbell is 100% ready to go for offseason training instead of rushing him back too soon.
Campbell’s been on fire this season, climbing the ranks from High-A Greenville all the way to Worcester 🔥, but it looks like the team’s making the smart call by putting his health first. Better safe than sorry, right?
There goes Kristian Campbell!
That one was 109 off the bat. pic.twitter.com/cQGEH4pkBw
— Red Sox Player Development (@RedSoxPlayerDev) September 6, 2024
Kristian Campbell, dubbed “Barry Bonds” by his teammates, had an impressive 2024 campaign across three minor league levels, hitting a strong .330/.439/.558 with 32 doubles, 3 triples, 20 homers, 77 RBIs, 94 runs scored, 24 stolen bases, 74 walks, and 103 strikeouts over 115 games (517 plate appearances). On defense, the versatile 6’3″, 191-pounder played at least one game at four different positions, earning the Sea Dogs Defensive Player of the Year honor. At Worcester, he logged 100 innings at shortstop, 26 at third base, 19 in center field, and 14 at second.
At just 22 years old, Campbell’s stock is soaring. Baseball America now ranks him as the No. 3 prospect in Boston’s system and No. 24 overall, while MLB Pipeline has him at No. 5 in the Red Sox organization and No. 74 in baseball. Keith Law of *The Athletic* even named him his Prospect of the Year.
Looking toward 2025, Campbell is seen as a key future piece for the Red Sox alongside Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer, and Kyle Teel. While his name could come up in offseason trade talks, he’s on track to potentially make an impact at the major league level as early as next summer.
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